The ‘Coffee With Jesus’ Blog
Hi friends – a client I’ll call Whitney recently shared an insight that I really appreciated: how our homes are like giant boxes we fill with things needed for living, and that also serve other purposes. Inside them we have sliding boxes that are drawers in dressers, inner ones that are cupboards and closets, and…
Clutter has a way of freezing us in place (pun intended, as it’s currently in the single digits here in North Jersey!). It sits while we linger in indecision, sometimes for years: What do I do with this? What if I need it later? Am I ready to let it go? Over time, piles become burdens—not always because…
Hello friends— have you ever heard of this decluttering method? (Quite a catchy name, that’s for sure!) It’s called ‘cleaning’ because the Swedish word döstädning includes tidying and putting things in order, but the practice is really about thoughtfully decluttering your life. Rather than being morbid, its purpose is to simplify life now while easing the…
Hey friends – ever heard of the term ‘sentimental clutter? This refers to having an excessive amount of belongings that are special or meaningful such as childhood mementos, family heirlooms. or keepsakes. Even though I’ve gotten pretty good at purging, I discovered a hidden stash of my own. It started when my youngest son got…
Spring invites fresh starts and renewed energy, and there’s no better place to begin than your closet. But your stuff reveals more than you realize. As a professional organizer, I’ve seen firsthand how cluttered closets filled with things from every stage of life can weigh us down. From tangled hangers to outfits tied to old…
Hello friends! With each new day of this magnificent Fall season, I never know what I’ll experience each time I step outside: crisp, cooler air or a sudden heat wave? Unpredictable weather reminds me there is much in life we can’t control, yet there are also many things we can. If we consider how this…
Hi friends! I’ve been thinking about the saying “many hands make light work” which emphasizes the importance of teamwork and cooperation. This idiom represents how a tough, ‘heavy‘ task can become easier and ‘lighter‘ when people pitch in together. Everyone needs a helping hand at times, which not only brings comfort and relief but also…